- Client-centred
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused
About Nicky
Nicky Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who has three years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on practical, compassionate support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Nicky aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and acknowledges the courage it takes to start.
Her approach centres on creating an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what matters to them. She listens closely and tailors sessions to each person, helping them set achievable goals and small steps forward. Nicky draws on client-centred ways of working to build trust and collaboration.
She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and find simple ways to feel calmer in daily life. Solution-focused work features in sessions too, offering short-term strategies for specific problems like sleep disruption, workplace stress or relationship tension.
Beyond core concerns such as anxiety and depression, Nicky supports clients with issues including grief, trauma and addictions, as well as fertility-related worries, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She can talk about career pressures, life changes and compassion fatigue in a straightforward way.
Sessions are offered in English and follow the therapist's stated working methods. If a reader is unsure whether this approach suits them, Nicky encourages an initial step to explore fit and plan what to work on together.
Approaches that suit online conversation and reflection
Nicky commonly uses client-centred and mindfulness approaches alongside solution-focused work. Client-centred therapy concentrates on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can speak openly about what’s worrying them. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple, practical ways to notice thoughts and calm the body, which can help with sleep problems and anxiety. Solution-focused therapy looks for small, practical steps that make a difference quickly and is useful for specific worries like workplace stress or broken sleep patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss what a person wants to change and what methods feel most comfortable. Together they decide which tools and exercises to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know the available formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practise mindfulness exercises and sleep strategies in the place where they live their daily routine. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to individual needs and help set practical, achievable goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Nicky works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people with sleep issues, grief, trauma, addictions and workplace pressures.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and non-judgemental, focusing on listening and tailoring sessions to each person. She combines client-centred listening with mindfulness exercises and practical, solution-focused steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working in the UK. That time has covered common mental health concerns and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.